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Booked with high boarding priority, UAPremium shipments are monitored from origin to destination. Whether it’s across the country or between continents, UAPremium moves your cargo quickly without sacrificing careful handling and customer support. Choose UAPremium to ensure your shipments arrive on time, every time.

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Air freight on time and on budget. GEN delivers excellent logistics value on an air freight network with worldwide scope and exceptional service. Choose GEN to leverage the global United network at the best price point for your logistics needs.

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Performance is the priority. When time is of the essence, EXP gets your shipment there faster. Whether it’s across the country or between continents, EXP moves your cargo quickly without sacrificing careful handling and customer support. Choose EXP to ensure your shipments arrive on time, every time.

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As travel demand and government restrictions continue to impact our schedule, we've suspended all PetSafe and military pet transportation until further notice.
PetSafe® is here to get your dog or cat where they need to be safely and comfortably. Use PetSafe to transport pets to nearly 300 destinations. Our team loves animals as much as you do and will care for your pet throughout their entire journey.

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Thousands of daily flights, one quick shipping solution. A same-day solution that flies almost anywhere: QuickPak® offers expedited shipping across the global United network for cargo under 100 pounds (45.4 kilograms).Please note, for QuickPak shipments that include regulated dangerous goods, shipments must be accepted and processed 90 minutes prior to scheduled flight departure.

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Protect and preserve lifesaving medical shipments. Transport human tissues or cell therapy treatments across the global United network with speed, careful handling and complete oversight by our expert team.

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Your cold chain shipping solution for pharmaceuticals, biologics and more. Use TempControl to ship temperature-sensitive freight around the world with precision, expert handling and around-the-clock monitoring.

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Funeral shipments handled with care. With a compassionate team of professionals helping you at every step, TrustUA simplifies the transportation of casketed and cremated human remains.

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For your most valuable, precious and priceless cargo. Book UASecure to ship your valuable cargo with the highest levels of security and specialized handling.